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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,797.13 and 725,722.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,797.13 and 725,722.50 is: 1,568,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,797.13 : 725,722.50 = 725,722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,797.13/725,722.50 = 725,722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,797.13x = 725,722.50 × 725,722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,797.13x = 526,673,147,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,673,147,006.25/335,797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,426.61

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